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(Replacement page for Satellite Virtual Schools, which no longer exists)
(Edited following comments from the service manager. Page also needs renaming 'ConnEct' as it is not merely for chronically sick young people)
 
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[http://loucoll.ac.uk/connect_home_learning ConnEct Chronic: Home Learning] is an online teaching service hosted by Loughborough College.  The college took over the previous organisation, which was known as ''Satellite Virtual Schools'', which had made its external examination entries through the college.
[http://loucoll.ac.uk/connect_home_learning ConnEct Chronic: Home Learning] is an online flexible learning programme delivered by Loughborough College.  The programme was recently known as the Satellite Virtual School and has been integrated in to the college since 2008.  ConnEct offers both GCSE’s and AS subjects for learners aged 16 plus.  The programme initially was delivered to chronically ill learners, but has now been rolled out and is accessible to anyone.  Currently [http://loucoll.ac.uk/connect_home_learning ConnEct Chronic: Home Learning] is working with elite sports performers, as well as chronically ill learners and has developed a partnership with a remote college in Methwold.


The service offers secondary age students with chronic illnesses the opportunity to continue their education through home learning and has its own section of the main college website, with a monthly blog, case studies and clear information about staff and services.
The programme allows learners who are unable to access a college due to their individual circumstances the opportunity to continue their education from home.  It provides an alternative way of learning other than the traditional classroom approach.  All learners will be entered will have a seat at Loughborough College for their exams; chronically ill Learners can request special examination considerations.
 
ConnEct has its own website which is regularly up-dated with a blog, case studies and information about the staff and services.  Learners have access  to this as well as any of the online resources and information offered by the college.


Currently it offers three GCSEs:
Currently it offers three GCSEs:
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*Science (single award)
*Science (single award)


and six AS Levels:
and seven AS Levels:
*Environmental Science
*Environmental Science
*Sociology
*Sociology
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*Psychology
*Psychology
*English Literature
*English Literature
*ICT.
*ICT
*Law.


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Latest revision as of 09:23, 10 July 2012

ConnEct Chronic: Home Learning is an online flexible learning programme delivered by Loughborough College. The programme was recently known as the Satellite Virtual School and has been integrated in to the college since 2008. ConnEct offers both GCSE’s and AS subjects for learners aged 16 plus. The programme initially was delivered to chronically ill learners, but has now been rolled out and is accessible to anyone. Currently ConnEct Chronic: Home Learning is working with elite sports performers, as well as chronically ill learners and has developed a partnership with a remote college in Methwold.

The programme allows learners who are unable to access a college due to their individual circumstances the opportunity to continue their education from home. It provides an alternative way of learning other than the traditional classroom approach. All learners will be entered will have a seat at Loughborough College for their exams; chronically ill Learners can request special examination considerations.

ConnEct has its own website which is regularly up-dated with a blog, case studies and information about the staff and services. Learners have access to this as well as any of the online resources and information offered by the college.

Currently it offers three GCSEs:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science (single award)

and seven AS Levels:

  • Environmental Science
  • Sociology
  • Human Biology
  • Psychology
  • English Literature
  • ICT
  • Law.

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